Comparative Nutrient and Antioxidant Profile of High Lycopene Variety with hp Genes and Ordinary Variety of Tomato under Organic Conditions

Organic tomato cultivation is growing all over the world due to its healthy functional properties and environmental concerns. Recently, some new varieties with increased properties, particularly high lycopene, have been developed. However, few were assessed under organic farming systems. The objective of this study was evaluate physico-chemical main bioactive compound contents, as well lipophilic, hydrophilic total radical scavenging activities a recently developed lycopene variety homozygous for hp-2dg genes (HLT-F71) grown conditions two non-consecutive years (2019 2021) compared ordinary control ‘Nemador’ variety. β-carotene, phenol, flavonoid, vitamin C, activity tocopherols analyzed by using spectrophotometric HPLC methods, respectively. content presented suitable marketable yield, average fruit weight, pH, titratable acidity, firmness higher °Brix, pulp color than control. Additionally, it has significantly C considerable α-tocopherol activity. hp proved be an effective sustainable enhancing yield even conditions.